Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life

       Alright, it's cheesy. Does that really matter? A bit about myself- I'm starting college this fall (in 48 days) which also happens to be the day I become a legal adult. It's a big year. I'm reinventing myself- at least on the outside. I've always been over the "ideal" weight. No, I'm not obese, but I'm no longer comfortable with where I am. That's probably the most difficult thing for me. For the past four years, I've been that confident girl who is sometimes almost conceited. I know very well that I can get obnoxious, but I feel like you have to love yourself before anyone else can love you. On that note, I have an amazing boyfriend who I've been with for three years. Every moment with him is simply amazing. He recently began a diet which allowed him to drop almost 20 lbs in 2 weeks. Sure, I'm proud of him, but it got me to feel gross about myself. I've decided to join him in this 'Keto Diet'. The idea is that you don't eat carbs for a while and your body goes into ketosis. As I understand, that is when there is no glycogen in your system for your body to burn for energy so your body starts burning the existing fat. That is what causes people to lose so much weight so quickly. Foods you can eat include proteins, nuts, and other healthy fats. any carbs you consume should be from veggies. There are of course limitations on the vegetables you can have, which seems odd to someone who's always thought of veggies as one of the healthiest foods. No carrots- that's what I know I'll have issues with. Regardless, this is my plan. I'm currently in the process of getting my body into ketosis, which I'm doing by not eating until 6 o'clock today, and then not eating carbs or fruit for the next while. I should be in ketosis in a few days, and then I can progress with eating nuts and proteins as my primary food sources. This blog will be my outlet on the events of my days, how I'm doing, motivation I find, etc.
     I want to better my health so I no longer feel uncomfortable when my boyfriend puts him arms around my stomach. I want to wear shorts without worrying about if my leg is jiggling. Losing weight- this is a promise to myself.

Simplicity.